Podcast appearances and mentions of jackie valley

Nothing serves journalism better than being there, reporting with a sense of place, and speaking with people whose stories have yet to be told. Jackie Valley explores the costs of acidic political rhetoric in Springfield. Today's package also includes how Project 2025 became a liability for Trump, European countries closing their borders, and why Putin's nuclear saber-rattling is different this time. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins and Mary Tabor for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

AI and education might appear destined to be in conflict. Generative chat and video set up as tempting cheats, ones that might be somewhat transparent for now but that are rapidly gaining in sophistication. Education writer Jackie Valley spoke with host Clay Collins about schools that are countering fear of misuse by incorporating forms of AI in responsible ways that also deepen learners' engagement and joy.

AI and education might appear destined to be in conflict. Generative chat and video set up as tempting cheats, ones that might be somewhat transparent for now but that are rapidly gaining in sophistication. Education writer Jackie Valley spoke with host Clay Collins about schools that are countering fear of misuse by incorporating forms of AI in responsible ways that also deepen learners' engagement and joy.

Small-group learning has been around for a while. It got a boost from pandemic learning pods. Are microschools – essentially modern-day one-room schoolhouses – effective? Education writer Jackie Valley joins host Clay Collins to discuss her reporting on an emerging trend that one proponent says is about “building a civil society from scratch” – and that others hail as a transformational, bottom-up movement that could ultimately help reform U.S. education.

Small-group learning has been around for a while. It got a boost from pandemic learning pods. Are microschools – essentially modern-day one-room schoolhouses – effective? Education writer Jackie Valley joins host Clay Collins to discuss her reporting on an emerging trend that one proponent says is about “building a civil society from scratch” – and that others hail as a transformational, bottom-up movement that could ultimately help reform U.S. education.

Jackie Valley, one of our education writers, offers a reported piece in today's Daily about a library's innovative forms of outreach. But the roots of her story in some ways run all the back to her own Indiana childhood. Also: today's stories, including ‘Saudi First': Kingdom's bailouts now carry price tag, Picket lines: Three writers on why they're striking, and Dark sky in China, TV lessons for Afghan girls. Join the Monitor's Amelia Newcomb and Ken Kaplan for today's news. You can also visit csmonitor.com/daily for more information.

A recap of our favorite IndyFest moments and highlights from the gubernatorial debate. This week hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis are joined by their colleague Jackie Valley to talk about their favorite things from IndyFest 2022. The annual conference hosted by The Nevada Independent covers everything from education and cannabis to water and elections. … Continue reading "Sisolak and Lombardo face off in debate" The post Sisolak and Lombardo face off in debate appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A recap of our favorite IndyFest moments and highlights from the gubernatorial debate. This week hosts Joey Lovato and Jacob Solis are joined by their colleague Jackie Valley to talk about their favorite things from IndyFest 2022. The annual conference hosted by The Nevada Independent covers everything from education and cannabis to water and elections. … Continue reading "Sisolak and Lombardo face off in debate" The post Sisolak and Lombardo face off in debate appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Meteorologists analyze summer weather patterns, a dive into ballot questions and a history of oppression in Native communities. This week host Joey Lovato chats with meteorologists in Reno and Las Vegas about weather trends this summer and what may be on the horizon. After that, assistant editor Jackie Valley joins Joey and Jacob to review … Continue reading "Monsoons, wind and excessive heat: A summer weather retrospective" The post Monsoons, wind and excessive heat: A summer weather retrospective appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Meteorologists analyze summer weather patterns, a dive into ballot questions and a history of oppression in Native communities. This week host Joey Lovato chats with meteorologists in Reno and Las Vegas about weather trends this summer and what may be on the horizon. After that, assistant editor Jackie Valley joins Joey and Jacob to review … Continue reading "Monsoons, wind and excessive heat: A summer weather retrospective" The post Monsoons, wind and excessive heat: A summer weather retrospective appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Growing grapes in the desert, an exit interview with the Washoe County School District superintendent and abortion laws in Nevada. This week host Joey Lovato has a story about growing grapes for wine in Nevada and why the industry may be poised for growth. After that, reporter Rocío Hernández and assistant editor Jackie Valley interview … Continue reading "Growing grapes (and a wine industry) in the desert" The post Growing grapes (and a wine industry) in the desert appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Growing grapes in the desert, an exit interview with the Washoe County School District superintendent and abortion laws in Nevada. This week host Joey Lovato has a story about growing grapes for wine in Nevada and why the industry may be poised for growth. After that, reporter Rocío Hernández and assistant editor Jackie Valley interview … Continue reading "Growing grapes (and a wine industry) in the desert" The post Growing grapes (and a wine industry) in the desert appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

How has staffing shortages and learning loss affected school, what can waste water tell us about COVID and how has automatic voter registration changed party affiliation? This week, reporter Jackie Valley and photographer Jeff Scheid come on the show to talk about their visit to one school in Clark County, what's changed in the last … Continue reading "The COVID effect in schools and sewage systems" The post The COVID effect in schools and sewage systems appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

How has staffing shortages and learning loss affected school, what can waste water tell us about COVID and how has automatic voter registration changed party affiliation? This week, reporter Jackie Valley and photographer Jeff Scheid come on the show to talk about their visit to one school in Clark County, what's changed in the last … Continue reading "The COVID effect in schools and sewage systems"

Why people are leaving Nevada, Burning Man in spite of COVID and more movies with Jon Ralston. Last week and for the next two weeks we'll be rerunning some of our favorite podcast pieces from 2021. This week we have reporter Jackie Valley talking about her story exploring why people are leaving Nevada host Joey … Continue reading "Best of IndyMatters: Moving vans, Burning Man and movies" The post Best of IndyMatters: Moving vans, Burning Man and movies appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Why people are leaving Nevada, Burning Man in spite of COVID and more movies with Jon Ralston. Last week and for the next two weeks we'll be rerunning some of our favorite podcast pieces from 2021. This week we have reporter Jackie Valley talking about her story exploring why people are leaving Nevada host Joey … Continue reading "Best of IndyMatters: Moving vans, Burning Man and movies"

Why people are leaving Nevada, Burning Man in spite of COVID and more movies with Jon Ralston. Last week and for the next two weeks we'll be rerunning some of our favorite podcast pieces from 2021. This week we have reporter Jackie Valley talking about her story exploring why people are leaving Nevada host Joey … Continue reading "Best of IndyMatters: Moving vans, Burning Man and movies"

This week, reporter Jackie Valley and host Joey Lovato sit down with Shery Hayes-Zorn from the Nevada Historical Society to talk about the origins of Nevada Day. After that, reporter Tabitha Mueller interviews UNR Assistant Professor Casey Lynch about redistricting and what it means for underserved populations. At the end of the show, Joey is … Continue reading "Origins of Nevada Day, why redistricting matters and a D.C. political update" The post Origins of Nevada Day, why redistricting matters and a D.C. political update appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week, reporter Jackie Valley and host Joey Lovato sit down with Shery Hayes-Zorn from the Nevada Historical Society to talk about the origins of Nevada Day. After that, reporter Tabitha Mueller interviews UNR Assistant Professor Casey Lynch about redistricting and what it means for underserved populations. At the end of the show, Joey is … Continue reading "Origins of Nevada Day, why redistricting matters and a D.C. political update"

This week, reporter Jackie Valley and host Joey Lovato sit down with Shery Hayes-Zorn from the Nevada Historical Society to talk about the origins of Nevada Day. After that, reporter Tabitha Mueller interviews UNR Assistant Professor Casey Lynch about redistricting and what it means for underserved populations. At the end of the show, Joey is … Continue reading "Origins of Nevada Day, why redistricting matters and a D.C. political update"

This week, assistant editors Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels break down a recent Nevada Independent poll that looks at the 2022 governor primary. Then reporter Jackie Valley comes on the show to talk to host Joey Lovato about why people are leaving the state and what it means for long-term population trends. At the end … Continue reading "Governor's races break down, moving out of the state and some haunted places to visit in October" The post Governor's races break down, moving out of the state and some haunted places to visit in October appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week, assistant editors Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels break down a recent Nevada Independent poll that looks at the 2022 governor primary. Then reporter Jackie Valley comes on the show to talk to host Joey Lovato about why people are leaving the state and what it means for long-term population trends. At the end … Continue reading "Governor's races break down, moving out of the state and some haunted places to visit in October"

This week, assistant editors Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels break down a recent Nevada Independent poll that looks at the 2022 governor primary. Then reporter Jackie Valley comes on the show to talk to host Joey Lovato about why people are leaving the state and what it means for long-term population trends. At the end … Continue reading "Governor's races break down, moving out of the state and some haunted places to visit in October"

This week on IndyMatters, host Joey Lovato and reporter Jackie Valley talk with animal shelters throughout the state about how the pandemic has affected adoption rates and animals. After that Joey and reporter Michelle Rindels talk with State Treasurer Zach Conine and a cafe owner in Vegas about a new grant program that is helping … Continue reading "COVID funding faces a cliff, and the impact of the pandemic on animal shelters" The post COVID funding faces a cliff, and the impact of the pandemic on animal shelters appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week on IndyMatters, host Joey Lovato and reporter Jackie Valley talk with animal shelters throughout the state about how the pandemic has affected adoption rates and animals. After that Joey and reporter Michelle Rindels talk with State Treasurer Zach Conine and a cafe owner in Vegas about a new grant program that is helping … Continue reading "COVID funding faces a cliff, and the impact of the pandemic on animal shelters"

This week on IndyMatters, host Joey Lovato once again is joined by editors Jon Ralston and Elizabeth Thompson to discuss the last week of early voting numbers in the state before election day. After that, reporter and producer Jacob Solis talks to reporters Jackie Valley and Jazmin Orozco-Rodriguez about their coverage of school board races … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 160: Analyzing early voting turnout and the state's biggest school board races" The post IndyMatters Episode 160: Analyzing early voting turnout and the state's biggest school board races appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week on IndyMatters, host Joey Lovato once again is joined by editors Jon Ralston and Elizabeth Thompson to discuss the last week of early voting numbers in the state before election day. After that, reporter and producer Jacob Solis talks to reporters Jackie Valley and Jazmin Orozco-Rodriguez about their coverage of school board races … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 160: Analyzing early voting turnout and the state’s biggest school board races"

This week on IndyMatters, reporter and producer Jacob Solis and reporter Megan Messerly give us an update on the coronavirus in Nevada. Then, reporters Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels talk about what came out of the special session and break down the budget cuts that happened. Then host Joey Lovato and reporter Jackie Valley talk … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 146: Special session recap and the trouble with back to school" The post IndyMatters Episode 146: Special session recap and the trouble with back to school appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week on IndyMatters, reporter and producer Jacob Solis and reporter Megan Messerly give us an update on the coronavirus in Nevada. Then, reporters Riley Snyder and Michelle Rindels talk about what came out of the special session and break down the budget cuts that happened. Then host Joey Lovato and reporter Jackie Valley talk … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 146: Special session recap and the trouble with back to school"

This week on IndyMatters, reporters Riley Snyder and Jackie Valley discuss their story on businesses reopening across the state last weekend. After that, reporter and producer Jacob Solis talks with reporter Daniel Rothberg about his story on dozens of WARN Act filings — and what that means for the state. At the end of the … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 137: Mass layoffs, reopening the state and the great emoji debate" The post IndyMatters Episode 137: Mass layoffs, reopening the state and the great emoji debate appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week on IndyMatters, reporters Riley Snyder and Jackie Valley discuss their story on businesses reopening across the state last weekend. After that, reporter and producer Jacob Solis talks with reporter Daniel Rothberg about his story on dozens of WARN Act filings — and what that means for the state. At the end of the … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 137: Mass layoffs, reopening the state and the great emoji debate"

This week on IndyMatters, reporter Jackie Valley talks with Drew Cohen, the co-owner of Writers Block, an independent bookstore in Las Vegas. They chat about literary trends and what people are reading at the start of 2020. After that intern, Shannon Miller talks with Ramon Savoy the former publisher/editor and reporter of the Las Vegas … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 127: Books and Newspapers" The post IndyMatters Episode 127: Books and Newspapers appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

This week on IndyMatters, reporter Jackie Valley talks with Drew Cohen, the co-owner of Writers Block, an independent bookstore in Las Vegas. They chat about literary trends and what people are reading at the start of 2020. After that intern, Shannon Miller talks with Ramon Savoy the former publisher/editor and reporter of the Las Vegas … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 127: Books and Newspapers"

On IndyMatters this week, reporter Jackie Valley sits down with state superintendent Jhone Ebert to discuss her listening tour through various schools to learn about the students there. Jackie also asks her how her first six months on the job are going and what challenges she has faced. Then Joey sits down with Indy intern … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 110: State Superintendent and Turning Point USA at UNR" The post IndyMatters Episode 110: State Superintendent and Turning Point USA at UNR appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

On IndyMatters this week, reporter Jackie Valley sits down with state superintendent Jhone Ebert to discuss her listening tour through various schools to learn about the students there. Jackie also asks her how her first six months on the job are going and what challenges she has faced. Then Joey sits down with Indy intern … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 110: State Superintendent and Turning Point USA at UNR"

On this week's episode of IndyMatters, Joey sits down with education reporter Jackie Valley to talk about all of the commotion during the first few weeks of the school year in Clark County including threats of a strike over teacher pay. Later, our man in Washington D.C., Humberto Sanchez, tells us about what's going on … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 104: A strike averted, and the fight for the Senate" The post IndyMatters Episode 104: A strike averted, and the fight for the Senate appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

On this week’s episode of IndyMatters, Joey sits down with education reporter Jackie Valley to talk about all of the commotion during the first few weeks of the school year in Clark County including threats of a strike over teacher pay. Later, our man in Washington D.C., Humberto Sanchez, tells us about what’s going on … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 104: A strike averted, and the fight for the Senate"

On the 99th episode of IndyMatters, education reporter Jackie Valley sits down with Nevada System of Higher Education board of regents member Trevor Hayes to talk not about higher education but about reporting she has done on primary school students struggling with dyslexia. Hayes's daughter struggles with dyslexia, and Jackie has been following her journey … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 99: How to teach reading and how to find campaign donors" The post IndyMatters Episode 99: How to teach reading and how to find campaign donors appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

On the 99th episode of IndyMatters, education reporter Jackie Valley sits down with Nevada System of Higher Education board of regents member Trevor Hayes to talk not about higher education but about reporting she has done on primary school students struggling with dyslexia. Hayes’s daughter struggles with dyslexia, and Jackie has been following her journey … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 99: How to teach reading and how to find campaign donors"

A panel discussion moderated by Indy Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley on the state of education in Nevada with the people directly involved: teachers, students, parents and administrators. The post IndyMatters Special Episode: Indy Townhall - A conversation on public education appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

A panel discussion moderated by Indy Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley on the state of education in Nevada with the people directly involved: teachers, students, parents and administrators.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley chat with Keith Lynam, the incoming president of Nevada REALTORS, a statewide association. The trio discuss Nevada's housing market and whether Las Vegas will ever see its pre-recession peak of median home prices. Then, Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson joins Jon for a spirited discussion about the 1 October … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 70: Real estate and real talk on Kavanaugh" The post IndyMatters Episode 70: Real estate and real talk on Kavanaugh appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley chat with Keith Lynam, the incoming president of Nevada REALTORS, a statewide association. The trio discuss Nevada’s housing market and whether Las Vegas will ever see its pre-recession peak of median home prices. Then, Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson joins Jon for a spirited discussion about the 1 October … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 70: Real estate and real talk on Kavanaugh"

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley chat with Principal Margarita Gamboa of Sunrise Acres, the elementary school that was the subject of our recent five-part series. Then, Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson and Jon then discuss the headlines of the week. The post IndyMatters Episode 60: Shining at Sunrise Acres appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley chat with Principal Margarita Gamboa of Sunrise Acres, the elementary school that was the subject of our recent five-part series. Then, Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson and Jon then discuss the headlines of the week.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley interview two high school principals about what they are thinking in the wake of the Florida shootings. We talk about what the students are saying, the idea of arming teachers and more. Also, headlines of the week, and Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson and Jon talk about guns and … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 42: Two Clark County principals talk about school safety in the wake of Parkland" The post IndyMatters Episode 42: Two Clark County principals talk about school safety in the wake of Parkland appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporter Jackie Valley interview two high school principals about what they are thinking in the wake of the Florida shootings. We talk about what the students are saying, the idea of arming teachers and more. Also, headlines of the week, and Managing Editor Elizabeth Thompson and Jon talk about guns and … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 42: Two Clark County principals talk about school safety in the wake of Parkland"

Editor Jon Ralston and reporters Riley Snyder and Jackie Valley talk about the stadium celebration party, the latest on the recalls and more. Riley expresses surprise at the editor's analogy that involves Vladimir Putin and Mark Davis. The post IndyMatters Episode 31: The one about the stadium celebration and the recalls saga appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston and reporters Riley Snyder and Jackie Valley talk about the stadium celebration party, the latest on the recalls and more. Riley expresses surprise at the editor’s analogy that involves Vladimir Putin and Mark Davis.

Editor Jon Ralston talks to reporters Riley Snyder and Jackie Valley about a gubernatorial announcement, a federal lawsuit on those recalls, NV Energy's contractual dilemma and much more. Two of the podcast participants have pleasant voices, so listen. The post IndyMatters Episode 27: The one with Riley and Jackie appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston talks to reporters Riley Snyder and Jackie Valley about a gubernatorial announcement, a federal lawsuit on those recalls, NV Energy’s contractual dilemma and much more. Two of the podcast participants have pleasant voices, so listen.

Editor Jon Ralston talks with reporters Jackie Valley and Riley Snyder about covering the worst week in Las Vegas history. We talk about how we made the decision to cover the tragedy and how we covered it. The post IndyMatters Episode 25: The worst week appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston talks with reporters Jackie Valley and Riley Snyder about covering the worst week in Las Vegas history. We talk about how we made the decision to cover the tragedy and how we covered it.

Reporters Megan Messerly, Riley Snyder and Jackie Valley dissect the week's top stories, including Sen. Dean Heller's defense of the Graham-Cassidy health bill, Switch's involvement in a nonprofit that's taking aim at NV Energy and a surprise move by school district trustees to pursue furloughs in lieu of job cuts. They also preview some likely … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 24: Heller's health-care woes, energy rate fights and a furlough request" The post IndyMatters Episode 24: Heller's health-care woes, energy rate fights and a furlough request appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Reporters Megan Messerly, Riley Snyder and Jackie Valley dissect the week’s top stories, including Sen. Dean Heller’s defense of the Graham-Cassidy health bill, Switch’s involvement in a nonprofit that’s taking aim at NV Energy and a surprise move by school district trustees to pursue furloughs in lieu of job cuts. They also preview some likely … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 24: Heller’s health-care woes, energy rate fights and a furlough request"

Editor Jon Ralston chats with reporters Jackie Valley and Michelle Rindels about announcements made by state Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford and ex-Treasurer Kate Marshall and one coming from Assemblyman Nelson Araujo. Also, the Clark County School District makes decisions on major budget cuts. The post IndyMatters Episode 22: The candidate announcements cometh, school district budget cuts, more appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston chats with reporters Jackie Valley and Michelle Rindels about announcements made by state Senate Majority Leader Aaron Ford and ex-Treasurer Kate Marshall and one coming from Assemblyman Nelson Araujo. Also, the Clark County School District makes decisions on major budget cuts.

Editor Jon Ralston talks to reporters Megan Messerly and Jackie Valley about the surprising retirement of Clark County Schools chief Pat Skorkowsky, the unsurprising lawsuit by the pharmaceutical industry to block a new transparency law, that neverending Badlands golf course issue and Treasurer Dan Schwartz jumping in the governor's race. Jackie and Megan are podcast-smooth. … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 21: Skorkowsky's out, Big PhRMA sues and more" The post IndyMatters Episode 21: Skorkowsky's out, Big PhRMA sues and more appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston talks to reporters Megan Messerly and Jackie Valley about the surprising retirement of Clark County Schools chief Pat Skorkowsky, the unsurprising lawsuit by the pharmaceutical industry to block a new transparency law, that neverending Badlands golf course issue and Treasurer Dan Schwartz jumping in the governor’s race. Jackie and Megan are podcast-smooth. … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 21: Skorkowsky’s out, Big PhRMA sues and more"

Editor Jon Ralston sits down with reporters Megan Messerly and Jackie Valley. As usual, Jon sounds the most podcast-smooth, but Megan and Jackie do their best to sound good. They talk about those state Senate recalls and the counter-campaign, the Raiders stadium, Senate campaign fact-checks, a new school board trustee and more. The post IndyMatters Episode 18: Recalls, Raiders, fact-checks and more appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston sits down with reporters Megan Messerly and Jackie Valley. As usual, Jon sounds the most podcast-smooth, but Megan and Jackie do their best to sound good. They talk about those state Senate recalls and the counter-campaign, the Raiders stadium, Senate campaign fact-checks, a new school board trustee and more.

Editor Jon Ralston chats with reporters Megan Messerly and Jackie Valley about a raft of Indy content from the week. There is much substance, with intermittent frivolity. The post IndyMatters Episode 16: Health care, sanctuary cities, candidate announcements and more appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston chats with reporters Megan Messerly and Jackie Valley about a raft of Indy content from the week. There is much substance, with intermittent frivolity.

Editor Jon Ralston chats with reporters Jackie Valley and Megan Messerly about the national news of Sen. Dean Heller saying he will vote against the Senate health care bill, Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak's announcement for governor, Rep. Jacky Rosen's challenge to Heller, state Sen. Scott Hammond's congressional gambit, and two local stories: Short-term … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 11: Campaign '18 begins in '17" The post IndyMatters Episode 11: Campaign '18 begins in '17 appeared first on The Nevada Independent.

Editor Jon Ralston chats with reporters Jackie Valley and Megan Messerly about the national news of Sen. Dean Heller saying he will vote against the Senate health care bill, Clark County Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak’s announcement for governor, Rep. Jacky Rosen’s challenge to Heller, state Sen. Scott Hammond’s congressional gambit, and two local stories: Short-term … Continue reading "IndyMatters Episode 11: Campaign ’18 begins in ’17"

Jackie Valley is a reporter at the Las Vegas Sun. In 2013, she published a seven-part series called “Grace Through Grief.” The series followed Arturo Martinez and his two young sons as they dealt with the brutal murder of their wife and daughter, their mother and sister. The murders happened in April 2012, and Valley covered it as breaking news on her cops beat. She got to know Martinez through her reporting, and he eventually allowed her remarkable access as he recovered from the murders, both physically and emotionally. This was Valley’s first foray into a large project. She studied journalism at Kent State University, and completed a Dow Jones copy editing internship at the Virginian Pilot in 2009. She joined the Las Vegas Sun one year later.